In ancient Rome, hope was venerated as a minor goddess, Spes, but usually on a communal, national level. Politically, Spes ...

Remember when laughter was supposed to be the best medicine? Now a team of scientists has found that physical intimacy may speed up healing. It’s well-established that marital conflict can adversely ...

Researchers uncovered how lung cells decide whether to rebuild tissue or fight infection. This built-in “switch” may be the key to restoring the lungs’ natural repair ability. The discovery could lead ...

A model of the a-Heal wearable device. As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called “a-Heal,” ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The Healing Arts Center, a decades-old massage therapy training school in St. Louis County, has shut down as of Friday afternoon. For 35 years, the Healing Arts Center trained ...

You can find today’s readings here. I had the great privilege of visiting Capernaum when on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with America Media. When I recall my time there, I vividly remember St. Peter’s ...

We naked apes need Band-Aids, but shedding the fur that speeds healing in other mammals may have helped us evolve other abilities. By Elizabeth Preston Watching wild baboons in Kenya, Akiko ...

Around the world, different cultures have developed unique ways of understanding and experiencing healing. Far from being merely a physical process, healing encompasses emotional, spiritual, social, ...

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Skin) that repairs itself in seconds after damage. This could potentially ...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a family spanning three generations, three sisters — Mary Davis, Lenaco Mole, and Juanita Orr — stand united not just by blood but by their unshakable faith in Christ and ...